Program Overview
The Public Health (GDPH3) at Charles Darwin University is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Public Health (GDPH3) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 22,120 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 22,120 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Darwin, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Public Health (GDPH3) programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Indigenous Health and Social Change
- Introduction to Epidemiology
- Foundations of Public Health
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Public Health Anthropology
- Health Promotion
- Clinical Trials
- Indigenous Health Research
- Community Development and Public Health (avail from 2014)
- Research Design
- Health Research Skills
- Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Health Systems, Planning and Management
- Introduction to Biostatistics
- Public Health Decision-making
- Health Policy
- Control of Chronic Conditions
- Epidemiology and Control of Communicable Diseases
- Global Health (unit title change)
- Tropical Child Health
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC) receives and processes applications for admission for Charles Darwin University Higher Education prospective students. If you are interested in applying for a higher education coursework undergraduate or postgraduate course, check the following information about applying to Charles Darwin University.
Successful completion of a recognised bachelors degree or equivalent. Registered nurses who are graduates of a hospital-based program are also eligible for entry.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 22,120 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 22,120 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 22,120 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 22,120 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Charles Darwin University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Charles Darwin University
Charles Darwin University
Northern Territory, Australia
Charles Darwin University (CDU) is an Australian public university with two campuses in Darwin and six satellite campuses in metropolitan and regional areas of the Northern Territory. It was...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months